[February 17-19 2012, Cannes - France] World Game Cup 2012

kurama_tengu

[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]World Game Cup 2012[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]5th Edition – Palais des Festivals de Cannes[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]February 17th to 19th 2012[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]First Announcement[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Presentation:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Set in the heart of the Festival International des Jeux, in the prestigious Palais des Festivals de Cannes, a world-renown, exceptional place, the World Game Cup is an arena where the best fighters from every continent will fight to the finish during three fun-filled days.[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The Official Games of the 2012 Edition:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Soulcalibur V* [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The King Of Fighters XIII [/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]* Tournament availability is subject to the official release of the game, spots will be confirmed when registration opens.[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]NEW![/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The seventh game of the tournament will be put to the vote of the Internet denizens which will choose between the following selected titles: [/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The King Of Fighters 2002 UM[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Mortal Kombat 9[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Tekken 6[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Arcana Heart 3[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Garou: Mark Of The Wolves[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD REMIX[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]>>> The winners of the tournaments will be awarded gifts and cash-prizes. Registration will only be available through the official website starting in October 2011. Entry spots are subject to availability.[/FONT]






[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The World Team Cup 2012:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]More than a huge tournament venue open to everybody, the World Game Cup also is an incredible place where one can witness an unforgettable show: the world's first national team based fighting game competition![/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]World Team Cup of Super Street Fighter IV AE[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]World Team Cup of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]World Team Exhibition of Soulcalibur V[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]>>> Note: competition reserved to national teams[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]New in the 2012 Edition:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]>>> Playable previews available to both competitors and visitors.[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]>>> The Master Series: Witness the awesome abilities of the best players in the World while they prove their worth on the newest fighting games on the market.[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]>>> A Perfect Stream:[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Watch our two channels and live the three days of the tournament like you're there, never miss a moment of the action. Commentary will be available in English, French and Japanese![/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Finally, this year the World Game Cup will receive players from all around the World. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]The list will be updated with each new notable entrant.[/FONT]






[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Info, Registration, Schedule:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.worldgamecup.com[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif] French speaking website:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.worldgamecup.fr[/FONT]






[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]World Game Cup Forums:[/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.gnouz-corporation.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=222[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]WGC Video Vault: [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.worldgamecup.com/articles.php?article=8796[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]WGC Twitter Account:[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://twitter.com/WorldGameCup[/FONT]




[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]WGC Facebook Event Page:[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]http://www.facebook.com/events/create/?eid=148427931918148[/FONT]

kurama_tengu

Yep, it's that time of the year again...

Orim

First Day is my birthday. Get hype.

Doctor DooM

So do I get a seed for UmvC3 seeing as I came top 8 in Marvel this year?

chopperbyrne

Going to book my flights as soon as I get paid.

Cannot stress enough how awesome Cannes is.

Everyone should go and kick some ass in the World Team Cups.

Lets get at least twenty of us over.

Bush, Stev0, Hound, Dreddy, Azza start putting aside some dole money now!

Doctor DooM

Seriously, both trips were awesome, you should go.

And I want a decent team Ireland this time around.

And Saltiest Voa Ever.

And funny other room Sairus.

And buying rounds with other peoples money doom.

And refusing to get a bus chopper.

and suck a dick Mike

And "Irish Cammy?"

and stalker Dan

and hot staffing girl

and all the rest!

Doctor DooM

Man, I forgot kebreakfast. How could I do that?

UberPrinny_Baal

Worth going to even if you suck at all the games?

Traveling that far to go 0-2 in everything seems like it would be massively demoralising.

Orim

Well worth going. It's a good laugh and some crazy **** will happen.

chopperbyrne

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Worth going to even if you suck at all the games?

Traveling that far to go 0-2 in everything seems like it would be massively demoralising.

For their major games they run groups into double elim.

Think the SSF IV groups last year had seven people in each group, maybe eight.

Doctor DooM

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Worth going to even if you suck at all the games?

Traveling that far to go 0-2 in everything seems like it would be massively demoralising.

It is for about 2 seconds, then you go watch Deiminion pwn Ryan Hart or Louffy make mincemeat of Daigo and quite frankly you don't care.

And then you get Chopper to pay for you and everyone elses drinks.

Misty Chaos

How much would I be looking at for the whole trip? ( Flights, Accom, tournament fees, etc? )

Might be worth Mistifiying, you know.

Orim

Choppers typing a more detailed response but about €500

UberPrinny_Baal

Booking a flight this early will cost practically nothing.

I'm in.

kurama_tengu

Here is last year's hotel price chart:

HOTEL MAEVA - Cannes Verrerie:

6 Rue de la Verrerie - 06150 Cannes La Bocca
Tél.: (33)04 93 90 72 00 - Fax: (33)04 93 47 56 50

Studio - 5 persons : 45.00€/night
T2 - 5 persons : 51.00€/night
T2 - 7 persons : 61.00€/night

All the listed prices include VAT.

Stay per apartment includes: 1 Set bed linen per person delivered at the reception area, tv, End of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen) & shuttle service.
Not included: Tourist tax (1€/pers/day), toilet linen / towels (8€/pers), parking (8€/day) and safe.


HOTEL PIERRE & VACANCES - Cannes Beach:

11 Avenue Pierre Sémard - 06150 Cannes La Bocca
Tél.: (33)04 92 19 30 00 - Fax: (33)04 92 19 30 09

T2 - 3/4 persons : 56€/night
T2/T3 - 5/6 persons : 68€/night

8 nights package, for the price of 7:
T2 - 3/4 persons: 392€
T2/T3 - 5/6 persons: 476€

Additional night:
T2 - 3/4 persons: 56€
T2/T3 - 5/6 persons: 68€

Food:
half board w/out drinks: 22€/pers/day
a la carte food package(meal): 3 dishes w/out drinks: 16€/pers
breakfast: 6€/day

All the listed prices include VAT.

Stay including bed linen and towels toiletries/towels, tv and the end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen and dishes). Wifi access costs.

Not included: Tourist tax (1€/pers/day), parking (6€/day).

chopperbyrne

Flights and accommodation totaled at about €300 last year.

That was for five nights and with a checked in bag on the flight.

Registration fees might be anywhere from €10 to €50 depending on how many games you reg for.

You'd comfortably make this trip on €600, but it could probably be done for €100 less than that.

Flights could also be gotten cheaper if you're willing to fly Ryanair to London and Easyjet to France, but that's a pain in the hole, so we just went direct with Aer Lingus last year.

chopperbyrne

kurama_tengu wrote: »

Snip

You sir, are a king among men.

Orim

Right now on Aer Lingus flights from the Wednesday to the Monday can be booked for €125.72 or if you can stay till the Wednesday then the flights become €101.72. Flying out on the Friday is the same price (EDIT : It's actually €4 more expensive).

Jun_DP101

Wow this is really affordable

Orim

It truly is. Even the hotel will only end being about €50 a head.

Food and whatnot isn't too pricey either. The only time I found I'd spend a lot was going out drinking.

It's a fantastic trip. The area is good and the venue is spectacular.

Misty Chaos

Only 50 Euro for accom? That IS a good deal, wow! ( and of course, I have no problem with having to bring a sleeping bag. )

That said, I'll probably leave booking the flights till November personally, I know it might go slightly up between now and then but I've got a few things I want to sort out in the next month or so and my bank balance isn't still the best following my adventure in Barcelona in August.

And drinking? If I do go, I apologize well in advance for my behavior! :pac:

Orim

Chopper has given out to me about it. It may be a €100 odd for accom but it's still a good deal.

the 1st hardter

Hey if doom can get top 8 marvel then why the hell not go....just got to book work off and make sure the gf does not book any more surprise holidays

wtfbenson

A cheap international tournament? I'm in! Also, lol at the tourist tax.

the 1st hardter

wtfbenson wrote: »

A cheap international tournament? I'm in! Also, lol at the tourist tax.

If ya don't pay they drag you into a room and start playing French music at you till you pay

chopperbyrne

Nah the place we stay in just has a load of hotties at the desk, so you're not paying attention while they're ripping you off.

Xinkai

Ryan Hart : Tin, Come get the lift!

Tin: Ok!!! *Walks towards Lift*

*Lift closes in Tin's face*

Everybody in lift : Open the door!!!

*Door opens*

Tin : ..........

Azza

I'm back working again, so I can afford it. Problem is I may have a regular holdiay around that time. I'm a maybe for the moment.

Doctor DooM

Azza in Cannes HAS to happen. Seriously.


If only to see his face if he comes up against Deiminion

Sairus

I'll definitely be up for this again.
I'll book my ticket nice and early this time so you won't have to put up with my incessant complaining of having no money :pac:

Fergus_

*jealous rage*

chopperbyrne

Fergus tell your parents it'll be good stress relief before exams. Christmas present sorted.

Goody2shoes15

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Seriously, both trips were awesome, you should go.

And I want a decent team Ireland this time around.

And Saltiest Voa Ever.

And funny other room Sairus.

And buying rounds with other peoples money doom.

And refusing to get a bus chopper.

and suck a dick Mike

And "Irish Cammy?"

and stalker Dan

and hot staffing girl

and all the rest!

Bags hot staffing girl.

Da Bounca

Might go if SC5 gets officially announced.

chopperbyrne

Da Bounca wrote: »

Might go if SC5 gets officially announced.

If SC5 is released before the event (even a day before) it'll be played.

Central Europeans lover their Soul Calibur.

Sairus

I was just saying that to Fred on the trip back from DoC. If SCV is released at any point before WGC, it'll be the greatest trip. France SC is awesome.

As it stands SCV is scheduled for first quarter 2012, so it'll be tight if it's going to make it in.

Konata

Goody2shoes15 wrote: »

Bags hot staffing girl.

:eek:

Fight ya for her...

Voa

This Cannes is shaping up to be the best ever already.

Doctor DooM

Goody2shoes15 wrote: »

Bags hot staffing girl.

She only had eyes for doom, much to the amazement of Orim

Owwmykneecap

I'm going.

Not only that I'm willing to book this right now, while i have money, if anyone else is.

I defer to those-who-have-been's judgement re; flights and accoms.

Jun_DP101

Doctor DooM wrote: »

She only had eyes for doom, much to the amazement of Orim

Go for it doomy, I'll be your wingman/assist A

Xinkai

Oh cannes 2010... That Umbreon pokemon cosplayer...

Hey Dreddy, She's got a stache, dude. xD

chopperbyrne

She appeared to have discovered immac by 2011!

kurama_tengu

The Poké-girl was last spotted on a Japanese stream (NSB 28) as Bonne Jenet. Eita got realllllllly distracted...
I'm leaving this here if you've got time for laughs...

http://nsb.blog.shinobi.jp/Entry/307/

http://www.hitcombo.com/1news/nagoya-street-battle-28-resultats-videos/

ladnopoka

i actually might go to this

Nutrient

Would like to go but I think one abroad tourney every 6 months is the max on my budget

the 1st hardter

Nutrient wrote: »

Would like to go but I think one abroad tourney every 6 months is the max on my budget

Maybe for you. But since I am working double shifts this week cleaning up college students vomit I will be booking next week. What dates we getting flights??? What hotel will all ya be taking. Or is their a communal pot so all is booked together???

the 1st hardter

Just going to bump this (and prob get in trouble for it) but is anyone planning on booking in the next few weeks and want me to give them money so they can book me too (and share a room with me, I promise I won't eat curry)

Dreddybajs

Might help out anyone who's planning to book this soon:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056395168

wtfbenson

Great find Dreddy but it looks like the promo has blackout dates that fall during the time of the tournie so we wouldn't be able to take advantage of it.

the 1st hardter

30% off Europe (excluding UK & Canaries): 30GSFLYEUR
Travel Dates: November 8th, 2011 - March 24th, 2012
(excluding 15 Dec-8 Jan and 9 Feb-20 Feb)

Yeah, Flights to France would be full price but return should get the deal